Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)

Sentient HR Services Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Centre-wide opportunities

Training & development

Transit/Gas card after 10 shifts

Rewards program

Job summary

Sentient HR Services Inc. is hiring Early Childhood Assistants (ECAs) to support licensed childcare centres in Toronto’s M6 and M9 postal code areas. The role is flexible from part-time to full-time, with shifts across multiple centres.

You will assist educators with daily activities, promote children’s well-being, maintain safety, and follow centre policies and CCEYA guidelines. Travel to centres in M6/M9 is required; apply with [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children preferred.
• Must have valid Vulnerable Sector Check.
• First Aid and CPR-C required.
• Ability to travel to Toronto M6/M9 centres.

Responsibilities

• Support educators with daily programming, routines, and activities
• Promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being of children
• Provide active supervision and prioritize children's health and safety
• Participate with children in developmentally appropriate activities
• Support classroom routines including meals, transitions, outdoor play, rest periods, and learning activities
• Follow centre policies, Sentient HR requirements, public health requirements, and the CCEYA
• Foster positive and professional relationships with children, families, and centre staff
• Work cooperatively as part of the childcare team
• Report concerns in accordance with centre procedures
• Perform other childcare-related duties as assigned

Skills

Childcare experience

Adaptable

Education

Related experience asset

Job description

Early Childhood Assistant (ECA)

Toronto, ON – M6 & M9 Postal Code Areas
Part Time to Full Time

Sentient HR provides staffing solutions to licensed childcare centres across Ontario. We are committed to helping educators grow, develop professionally, and thrive in their roles.

We are currently hiring Early Childhood Assistants (ECAs) to support licensed childcare centres located within Toronto's M6 and M9 postal code areas.

As an ECA with Sentient HR, you will work alongside childcare teams to provide safe, responsive, and engaging care for children from infant to school age. This opportunity is well suited to educators who enjoy flexibility, working with different centre teams, and building experience within licensed childcare.

Why Choose Sentient HR?

• Flexible part-time to full-time work opportunities
• Opportunities to work at licensed childcare centres throughout the M6 and M9 areas
• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Three months of a public transit or gas card when you work 10 or more shifts per month
• Participate in Sentient HR's reward and recognition program, PERKS
• Build relationships with centres that can lead to recurring shift opportunities

Responsibilities

• Support educators with daily programming, routines, and activities
• Promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being of children
• Provide active supervision and prioritize children's health and safety
• Participate with children in developmentally appropriate activities
• Support classroom routines including meals, transitions, outdoor play, rest periods, and learning activities
• Follow centre policies, Sentient HR requirements, public health requirements, and the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA)
• Foster positive and professional relationships with children, families, and centre staff
• Work cooperatively as part of the childcare team
• Report concerns in accordance with centre procedures
• Perform other childcare-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children is preferred
• Childcare, education, recreation, camp, or related experience is an asset
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check within the required timeframe
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C
• Familiarity with licensed childcare environments and the CCEYA is an asset
• Dependable, professional, and comfortable working in different childcare environments
• Ability to reliably travel to childcare centres within Toronto's M6 and/or M9 postal code areas

Working Conditions

Occasional light to medium physical effort, including lifting, bending, and stooping

Ability to participate actively in children's indoor and outdoor programming

Must be able to work outdoors throughout the year

Application Details

Sentient HR is dedicated to fostering equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, irrespective of factors such as race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences for which a pardon has been granted, disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Vetting is not completed by A.I.

If you require accommodation to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Manager at [e-mail].

While we value all submitted resumes, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further details, please visit www.sentienthr.com.